Google Play Developer Newsletter | Android 12 Beta 2, 15% service fee enrollment open, Play Console guides

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View as webpage June 2021 Android 12 now in Beta 2 Android 12 gives you better tools to build delightful experiences for people on phones, laptops, tablets, wearables, TVs, and cars. The second Beta of Android 12 adds new privacy features like the Privacy Dashboard as well updates across the system and APIs as we refine the release. Learn more & start testing your apps today. ANDROID 12 Enroll now for the 15% service fee: Starting July 1st, the service fee will be 15% instead of 30% for your first $1M (USD) of earnings each year. To make sure you are eligible for the 15% service fee tier, you'll need to create an Account group in Google Play Console. The Account Group page is open now, so head to Play Console to enroll. Google I/O recap Missed the big event? Get the latest updates from Google I/O and learn how our platform can help you grow your business, from driving more installs to increasing engagement and revenue. WATCH THE RECAP Spotlight: Play Console resource guides Achieve your business goals with new and updated resources: • Build a high-quality app or game • Release with confidence • Grow your audience • Monetize with ease • Engage and retain your users • Go Global PLAY CONSOLE WEBSITE Apply today to the Indie Games Accelerator & Festival These programs are here to help you grow on Google Play. Apply by July 1. APPLY TODAY Test your app bundle with Firebase App Distribution Firebase App Distribution has integrated with Google Play's internal app sharing service to process uploaded app bundles and serve APKs that are optimized for your testers' device. LEARN MORE Upcoming Google Play and Android deadlines August 2021: • New apps must target at least Android 11 (API level 30). • New apps and games must be published with the Android App Bundle. • New apps using Play Billing must use Billing Library version 3 or newer. September 2021: • Existing apps must comply with the Payments policy update. November 2021 • Existing apps using Play Billing must use Billing Library version 3 or newer. UPCOMING DEADLINES Play Academy: Grow your app or game! Learn how to analyze your data, respond to trends, and design a winning store listing for your app or game. In this free course, you'll learn strategies to prevent user churn and keep users coming back. START LEARNING Thanks for tuning in, The Google Play team ARCHIVE  |  SUBSCRIBE Connect with us Did you find this newsletter useful? © 2021 Google LLC 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA This message was sent to ndrdnws.androidnews@blogger.com because you asked us to keep you up to date with news and tips from Google Play. If you do not wish to receive these emails, please unsubscribe.